Immerse yourself in a wonderful world of beauty!

Community Days

Free admission every 1st Thursday noon- 5p thanks to Toyota - Charlottesville! Perfect for homeschool groups, small field trips, community outings, kids’ clubs, and more.

About

The IX Arts Foundation presents The Looking Glass. A whimsical wonderland invites you to leave the mundane at the door and escape to an unexpected otherworld. Our enchanted forest is the first immersive art space in Virginia, created by over two dozen local artists to spark your imagination and captivate your sense of wonder. A new mystery awaits you around every corner of this dreamland that ignites all your senses. New exhibits are continually added meaning there is always something new to discover.

Duration

Tickets are for entry at a specific date and time. Visitors are welcome to stay as long as they please during operating hours.

The average time spent experiencing the show is 30 minutes.

Tickets

• Your ticket is only valid on the date and time of the ticket. Please confirm the date before purchasing.
• Reserving tickets online in advance is highly recommended as our indoor capacity may be reached.
• Tickets purchased online will be emailed or texted to you. Please have your ticket downloaded on your smartphone or printed out in advance.
• The last entrance time is 60 minutes before closing.
• Tickets purchased from third parties are not valid for entry.

General

We look forward to welcoming you to our exhibit. Please note:

• Children must be supervised at all times
• While we encourage gentle tactile exploration of the exhibits, The Looking Glass is a curated installation of the artworks of over 25 local and regional artists. Some of the art exhibits are fragile and no items should be moved from their original locations.
• The Looking Glass is ADA accessible.
• No outside food or beverage is permitted.
• A few installations contain flashing lights, images, and patterns that may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
• The lineup of artists and artwork is subject to change.

Planning Your Visit

• Adult supervision is required for visitors under sixteen.
• The Looking Glass is stroller-accessible.
• We are located at the IX Art Park in Downtown Charlottesville. There is an entrance off of Monticello Ave and Second Street SE and an additional entrance at Blenheim Ave and Sixth Street SE.

About

The Looking Glass is run by the nonprofit IX Arts Foundation. Our mission is to spark creativity in people's everyday lives. We rely on your support, donations, and grants to provide free art-making opportunities and creative spaces for our community. You can donate today at https://givebutter.com/ixartpark ♥️ Any amount, big or small, makes a difference!

We look forward to seeing you soon!